Sibs 2019: Connecting. Listening. Learning.Friday, March 29, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
The Hotel at Arundel Preserve Sponsored by: The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council in partnership with the District of Columbia Developmental Disabilities Council
Back by popular demand, the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council has partnered with the District of Columbia Developmental Disabilities Council to host Sibs 2019 to help siblings of all ages and supporters of sibling issues to connect, listen and learn from each other. Hear welcome remarks from Maryland State Senator Jeff Waldstreicher (who is a sibling himself) and meet the siblings (Emma, Amanda, Steve & Walter) who are featured in three documentaries that are screening at the 2019 South by Southwest Film Festival: Intelligent Lives,The R Word and the Academy Award-nominated Life, Animated. Participate in interactive workshops and discussions for siblings and supporters and attend sessions on multicultural challenges, mental health, dating and relationships, parent perspectives, and special sessions just for young adults, teens, fathers & sons and siblings ages 6 to 13. |